{"id":40516,"date":"2024-07-25T10:33:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T10:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=40516"},"modified":"2024-07-25T10:33:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T10:33:04","slug":"burna-boy-to-mark-5th-anniversary-of-african-giant-with-youtube-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/07\/25\/burna-boy-to-mark-5th-anniversary-of-african-giant-with-youtube-special\/","title":{"rendered":"Burna Boy to Mark 5th Anniversary of &#8216;African Giant&#8217; with YouTube Special"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Oratokhai Jesusemen. Burna Boy will mark the fifth anniversary of his &#8216;African Giant&#8217; with an exclusive performance on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy is one of Africa&#8217;s leading musicians whose award-winning music and record-breaking concerts have made him a global superstar.<\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy is one of Africa&#8217;s leading musicians whose award-winning music and record-breaking concerts have made him a global superstar.<\/p>\n<p>On the 26th of July, 2024, YouTube will livestream an exclusive YouTube Music Nights present Burna Boy. This special event will commemorate the 5th anniversary of his critically acclaimed album, &#8216;African Giant&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>The YouTube Music Nights program places global superstar artists on intimate stages, creating electrifying live video content that celebrates the unique connection between artists and their fans.<\/p>\n<p>On July 26, 2024, Burna Boy, who boasts 5 million subscribers on YouTube, will grace the stage in an intimate setting to celebrate hits from his critically acclaimed album, &#8216;African Giant&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Released in 2019, &#8216;African Giant&#8217; marked Burna Boy&#8217;s international breakthrough, earning a nomination for Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards. The album also delivered notable hit records such as &#8216;On The Low&#8217;, &#8216;Gbona&#8217;, &#8216;Dangote&#8217;, &#8216;Killing Dem&#8217; feat Zlatan, and &#8216;Anybody&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy expressed his excitement about the event: &#8220;Celebrating the 5th anniversary of &#8216;African Giant&#8217; with a special performance in London, supported by YouTube Music, has been an incredible experience. This album holds a special place in my heart as it represents a pivotal moment in my career and a powerful statement of African pride.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to present Burna Boy on YouTube Music Nights, celebrating the 5th anniversary of his groundbreaking album, African Giant,&#8221; said Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music at YouTube in Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The content will be live streamed exclusively on Burna Boy\u2019s YouTube channel, allowing fans worldwide to join the celebration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Oratokhai Jesusemen. Burna Boy will mark the fifth anniversary of his &#8216;African Giant&#8217; with an exclusive performance on YouTube. Burna Boy is one of Africa&#8217;s leading musicians whose award-winning music and record-breaking concerts have made him a global superstar. 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